2003 Mercury Marauder Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,900 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After repair of over drive problem, the next day while car was idling, noticed strong exhaust fumes coming in vehicle. Had to roll down windows. Have experienced this two other occasions. Called dealer and was told not to worry since it has a ceramic honey comb filter. Dealer stated would be a concern if it was doing this at 10,000 miles. Car is being taken back to dealer for problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10014073, filed 2003-04, 3,700 miles“Spark plug blew from head at 55,000 miles. Started car before work. Heard loud ticking. Car missed and stumbled. Ford dealership replaced cylinder head. Cost $3275.56”
NHTSA complaint #10165108, filed 2006-08, 55,752 miles“Engine cuts out around turns; misalignment, vehicle pulls drastically to the right; low hanging panel on driver's side interferes with throttle and break operations; burning odor emitting form engine compartment; fluid leaking from rear axle; smoke emitting form engine compartment; lack of acceleration between 2000-4000 RPM; engine stalls while idling; noisy clicking, clunking, and grinding sounds coming from front axle; poor acceleration between 20-40 MPH; front tires rapidly wearing unevenly; squeaking from front end; loose right front exterior door handle; trunk organizer lid cracked…”
NHTSA complaint #10019117, filed 2003-05Related service bulletins
- 10019912Jan 1, 2006Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercury Marauder
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercury Marauder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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